Jenkins, Martin (Dr.), circa 1948-1978
Scope and Contents
Files mostly include photographs, writings, press releases, publications, and correspondence related to his civic and community engagements, commencement attendance, and educational tours with his wife Elizabeth Jenkins. Files Includes correspondence with James E. Cheek, Carl Murphy, John H. Murphy III, William L. Wilson, Frances L. Murphy II.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1948-1978
Biographical / Historical
The 6th president of Morgan State College serving from 1948-1970.
Full Extent
29 folders
Partial Extent
1 legal-size folders
Partial Extent
1 oversize folders
Arrangement
Files arranged by document type.
Document Types
Photographs, Captions, Clippings, Correspondence, Press release, Pamphlet, Event programs, Writings, Notes
Original Location
HL0204, HAL 016; ML1804, MAR 330; TN0301, TUB 051; TN0604, TUB 098; WY0405, GFJ 007; WY0406, GFJ 009
Legacy Description
Newspaper clippings related to the construction of a building named after former Morgan State president Martin D. Jenkins. This folder mainly contains photographs of Jenkins, photographs include Jenkins with Senator Fulbright and President Eisenhower, also included is a typewritten document related to Jenkins having Charles Drew perform a hernia operation on him. Notes on his wife's death are also included; President Martin D. Jenkins of Morgan State College announced at the Commencement Exercises the conferment of a honorary degree unto the world famous scholar and writer, W.E.B. Dubois; Dr. Martin D. Jenkins retired effectively as president of Morgan State College on September 11, 1970; Born 1904, Director of the Office of Urban Affairs of the American Council on Education; Morgan State College president Dr. Martin Jenkins was awarded a grant of $ 20,460 to sponsor a six-week Summer Science Training Program for high ability secondary school students, the National Science Foundation announced the news on January 12, 1963; Dr. Martin Jenkins, President of Morgan State College; Dr. Jenkins was a brilliant educational research specialist.
Processing Information
Files mostly include photographs, writings, press releases, publications, and correspondence related to his civic and community engagements, commencement attendance, and educational tours with his wife Elizabeth Jenkins. Files Includes correspondence with James E. Cheek, Carl Murphy, John H. Murphy III, William L. Wilson, Frances L. Murphy II.
Repository Details
Part of the Afro-American Newspapers Archives/Afro Charities Repository